Meet Our Staff

Hire Date 10/12/2009 – Brent has been with CAG since 2009, and has been in the car business since he was a teenager, though he won’t say how long ago that is! He loves to point out, to anyone that will listen, that CAG is the best group to work for because we always focus on the two most important things; taking care of our customers and team members. He is a big UT fan and is consistently tormented by his three college students, who attend Texas State, Texas A&M, and Texas Tech. When not working, he would hope to be at the beach with his wife Andrea, and also enjoys training and competing in triathlons.

Hire Date 11/12/2018 – Arianna is an Austinite through and through. She grew up watching her dad do automotive paint and body work, and even drag race, too. When she was just 15 she started working on cars and is thankful for her dad’s influence. Arianna previously worked for small independent shops, and now is happy to be at Austin INFINITI where she hopes to study and become an INFINITI Master Technician. When she’s not at work, she loves being with her family, which includes three younger sisters, and doing things like hiking and camping together. Some of her favorite things to do are to be outdoors hiking and kayaking, and Pedernales Falls State Park is one of her favorite places in Central Texas! Arianna also enjoys collecting rocks, crystals, and fossils, and prefers to find them as opposed to buying them. Her boyfriend even gave her a nice rock tumbler so she can polish some of them, which she is eager to try out. Arianna also has a pretty cool pet, Wallace, the Red Eared Slider Turtle, plus a few stray fish, whom he decided to keep as tank mates and not consume instead. (Lucky fish!) Generally, Arianna lives day by day, enjoys the simple things that life has to offer, and down the road of life, she hopes to have her own personal garage.

Hire Date 2/28/2018 – Lilia is originally from Cuba, and came to Texas in December of 1997. She has three big loves in her life; her son Daryll, her daughter Liliette, and her loving mother. If Lilia hopes to travel anywhere soon, she’s definitely going to go back to Cuba to visit her mother. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her kids and her dog, Ary. Lilia truly loves her job here at Austin INFINITI, and enjoys being friends with everyone surrounding her here!

Hire Date 3/14/2018 – Erick was born in Chicago and moved to Austin via Arizona. After being in the military for 20 years, he attended Universal Technical Institute to become an auto technician, which led to him joining the INFINITI Academy. Through the INFINITI Academy, he set up an interview with Austin INFINITI, and that’s how he ended up with us! In his spare time, Erick enjoys reading fiction, especially works from Tom Clancy and John Grisham. He also enjoys jogging, baseball (Chicago Cubs is his team), and college football (UT). He has a cat named O’Malley.

Hire Date 4/6/2015 – Ana is a smart young lady who graduated from Johnson & Wales University with a Bachelors in Food Service Management and an Associates in Baking and Pastry Arts. Ana and her furbaby Sami have traveled up and down the East Coast but their hearts are deep in the heart of Texas! You can find Ana by the sparkle in her eyes or pretty much anywhere on her. Ana was proud to announce the arrival of her first born son on July 1st, 2016. She welcomed her sweet baby boy, Andrew Angel…look out world!

Hire Date coming soon! – Tony Anthony was born and raised in Los Angeles and lived in Oahu, Hawaii for twelve years, before moving to Austin in 1995. He got his start in the car business in Hawaii and has been working car transactions for over two decades. He has a wife and two sons and enjoys spending time with his family and watching professional sports and his kids’ sports. Tony’s hobbies include sports, martial arts, and shooting pool.

Hire Date 6/17/2017 – Allen moved to Austin in May 2016 from Forth Worth. He enjoys fishing in his spare time. He also enjoys working on old cars and trucks–he says the cars he drives at CAG are like spaceships compared to the cars he works on! His favorite part about living in Austin is the never ending variety of good food.

Hire Date 12/20/2009 – Mark Bailey has lived in Texas for a while now but he is a newbie here in the great city of Austin. Something that people might not know about Mark is he is an avid cyclist and he is looking forward to riding the roads here. Considering there are thousands of cyclist on the roads in Austin he will fit right in. GO LANCE! Mark has been in the automotive business for over three decades. He worked for 10 years as a Service Manager and later he went on to be the Fixed Operations Director for Southwest INFINITI in Houston.

Hire date 8/24/2011 – A true Austinite! Nina is a fun, charming, cheerful, friendly, generous, honest, hard working person. Practically any positive descriptive adjective that exists, belongs to her! She loves spending time with her boys; her favorite movie is The Notebook; and she loves Italian food. Her favorite celebrity is Sandra Bullock and her favorite sports team is the Texas Longhorns! (Hook ‘Em!). The one thing she is proud of is being the person she is today!

Hire Date 7/18/2011 – Hector is car enthusiast, but more so a drifting enthusiast. His hobbies can be summed up into one word: drifting. He drifts his gray 240SX Nissan but he also has a white one that he drives regularly. His dream car is a 1991 or 1992 Black Skyline GTR. Before coming to work at Austin INFINITI, he worked at a dealership in Round Rock. Outside of cars, he has an interest in Anime and favors the Anime convention that is held in Houston, TX.

Hire Date 3/1/2013 – Laura Black was born and raised in a tiny town in the middle of nowhere; West Milford, New Jersey. BUT, she was raised in a log cabin on the lake! It was a very cold and sunny area, so Texas has been a welcoming change. She has been a dancer since she was three years old. A lot of her youth was spent in New York City; which to this day is her favorite place on earth. She is an absolute pro at the subway system. She came to Austin on vacation in 2009 and fell in love. A downtown with fantastic nightlife and plenty of hiking for her beagle, Brock.

Hire Date 7/16/2010 – Sean grew up in the great state of Texas in the city of Houston and has had some pit stops in Dallas, Cleveland, and Seattle before finding the paradise known as Austin, TX. He’s been in the business since 2001 and he’s been lucky enough to have worked for INFINITI since 2004. He loves Austin for its great music scene and great food scene, but what he enjoys the most is that you can take a 30 minute road trip and feel like you are nowhere near a big city. What he enjoys the most about Austin INFINITI are the people, especially our wonderful clients.

Hire Date 5/2/2016 – Trey is originally from Arizona, but has lived in Texas for 20 years. In his spare time, he enjoys working on computers and on his truck.

Hire Date 9/20/2016 – Donald was born in Arizona, but has spent most of his life in Austin. He’s really enjoying his time at INFINITI and learning from all the wonderful techs here.

Hire Date 1/14/2003 – Suzette grew-up in a once little town near Austin, Texas called Dripping Springs. She started working for the Continental Automotive Group at the age of 17 as a receptionist where she met her husband, Andrew Burrow. From receptionist, she then bounced around CAG, and today she works as a Marketing Consultant for all of CAG! If you can’t get enough of her from the informative videos on the web, then you can often find her at Matt’s El Rancho, her favorite Mexican food restaurant in Austin.

Hire Date 2/3/2014 – Originally from Houston, I’ve had the great fortune of living in Austin and working in the automotive industry for the last nine years. Now twenty seven I enjoy biking around town, battling the foot clan, playing music and sampling any new craft brew I can find.

Hire Date 2/19/2018 – Mya Chavez was born in Odessa, Texas and moved to Austin in 2011. She has a loving child named Jigga, a Pitbull/ Lab mix. She loves getting out and discovering new things to do around Austin and going to concerts. In her free time she loves taking naps.

Hire Date 10/1/2018 – Harrison was born in California and spend time living in Arizona before he made his way to Austin. In his spare time, he enjoys going off-roading and spending time outdoors. Harrison is a recent INFINITI Technician Training Academy program graduate from the Universal Technical Institute.

Hire Date 6/29/1992 – Debbie was born and raised in Texas, and came to Austin in 1984. Debbie has been in the car business since 85′ and is grateful to have been with CAG since 92′. She loves getting to travel around and visit her son, who is a Master Sergeant in the US Airforce. He has been stationed in Germany, Italy, Hawaii, Guam, and Korea, so she has had some great trips while visiting him! Debbie enjoys all of the time she gets to spend with her 5 grandkids, and has very happy memories of getting to watch her oldest grandson play baseball and watch him and his teammates grow up together. The one thing she is looking forward to more than anything, even more than her own retirement, is the retirement of her son from the Airforce, so that he can move back home.

Hire Date 11/27/2006 – Mark owned his own general contracting business and worked for Mr. Hardeman and the Continental Automotive Group for many years before becoming a full time employee in November 2006. Mark says that during his time as a contractor he noticed what a wonderful company this was, and he wanted to become a part of the team. Mark has been the CAG Health and Safety Manager for over four years now. Mark plays the keyboard and organ for a Christian rock band at his church, The Journey. Mark has been into music since he was a teenager and also plays the bass guitar, guitar, and drums. Mark’s musical talents have led him play in several bands throughout the years: from rock and roll to country and now Christian rock! Besides his music, Mark enjoys riding motorcycles, watching movies, and spending time with his family.

Hire Date 11/5/2018 – Bio Coming Soon!

Hire Date 1/18/2012 – There is a lot to this man. In order to know him and love him, you’ll have to meet him! Otherwise, here is a little bit about him: He was born in the Woodland Hills suburb of Los Angeles, CA and moved to Austin in December 2011. In his spare time he likes to explore Austin, as well as play Texas Hold’em, go to the movies, and spend time with his family. Chris is a big car guy and enjoys racing on the COTA track. On a more serious note, Chris is a family man. He has an incredible mom, a best friend as a dad, a younger sister, a brother-in-law, two nephews, a niece, three godchildren, and a small group of close friends who he also considers family. He is a major dog lover, so he fits right in here in Austin.

Hire Date 10/23/2018 – Austin is originally from Philadelphia. He enjoys working on cars and rally racing.

Hire Date 10/5/2018 – Jay is a Florida native but considers himself a Texan through and through. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD and was selected to be a pilot in the United States Navy. He has many fond memories of his time at the Academy but is most grateful for being able to shake the hands of people like Neil Armstrong and President Obama. As a Naval Aviator he attended flight school in Corpus Christi and has lived in Texas ever since. Jay is also a Certified Personal Trainer that is passionate about fitness and spends his spare time at the gym, on the basketball court, and outdoors. His wife Linzi is a Registered Dietitian and runs their virtual nutrition coaching business, Whole Cruzine.

Hire Date 3/1/2013 – Maurice moved to Austin from Jackson, MS in 2002. He enjoys playing and watching sports. He played college ball at Mary Holmes Jr. College. After college he went on to work for the State of Mississippi in the Secretary of State office, as well as the Governor’s office for over 8 years. He then decided to go into the car business at the age of 27 and has remained thus far. In his free time he enjoys a good movie, like “Saving Private Ryan” and “Coming to America”. His greatest moment in life was the birth of his only child, Maurice Jr.

Hire Date 5/30/2013 – Although Bobby was not born here in Austin, he’s lived here most of his life and feels like a true Austinite. After graduating high school, Bobby served in the U.S. Navy as a gunners mate, then received his degree in Automotive Technology from Texas State Technical College in Waco. Upon graduation, Bobby moved back to Austin where he has been working in the automotive industry since 1993. Not only does Bobby love cars but he also loves his family time with wife Erin and two very energetic little boys. They enjoy exploring the outdoors. One of Bobby’s most exciting and memorable adventures was an Alaskan caribou hunt a few years back. If he could change anything about his life, he would definitely spend more quality time with family.

Hire Date 3/25/2013 – Walker, often referred to as the Golden Child, was born in Austin, but grew up in a town called Boerne, just outside of San Antonio. He recently moved back to Austin to be close to his cousin and best friend KevKev. This worked out pretty well for him, as it was his cousin that recommended him for the position due to their mutual love of things with engines. Walker was recently adopted by a needy little kitten that keeps him on his toes. If he could, he’d love to make a trip back to Japan to visit friends. It might be a little easier for him to take a trip to Canada though, as he is legally a United States and Canadian citizen.

Hire Date March 26, 2003 – Lynne was born in Newfoundland, Canada. Her father was in the Air Force so they moved often – lived in Massachusetts and Alexandria, Virginia before moving to San Antonio. Graduating from Roosevelt High School in 1972 & completing BBA at SWTSU in 1974 in 2.5 years, she then worked as an IRS Criminal Investigator and an investigator for Travis County District Attorney’s office investigating financial crimes. Lynne graduated #1 in her class from Federal Law Enforcement training and qualified as sharpshooter in firearms training. She was the first female Criminal Investigator in the Austin IRS offices. She started a CPA/Tax practice, until hired by a client – Maggie’s Heart of Texas Dodge where she worked for 10 years until they sold the dealership, and then came to work for Continental Auto Group in 2003. Lynne comes from a large family. Her mother has 11 brothers & sisters, so she has 35 1st cousins, 2 sisters, and a brother. She is a proud mother of 2 grown children, Rachel & Richard. Lynne says “Best time of my life was raising my kids.” Rachel has her MBA and Richard his BBA & completed firefighter certification. Lynne has an RV and loves to travel & go camping. Her first trip after retirement in a few years, she plans to go back to Newfoundland. Her parents are from upstate New York and she loves to visit there & hopes to spend her summers in the north and winters in Texas.

Hire Date 8/10/2016 – Danny is a dog lover who enjoys watching soccer and basketball, skiing, hiking, and traveling. He was born and raised in Israel and has travelled to many countries since moving to the US. So far, his favorite place is Thailand because of all the great food and beaches. He’s a car enthusiast who loves being around cars, which is what brought him here to Austin INFINITI. Danny’s dedication to his customers is apparent as he tailors each experience to his client’s individual needs.

Hire Date 9/12/2002 – I wish I could make this up: Bob was one of four back-up punters on the 1984 OU football team. I could make this up: He was born in Arlington, Virginia; He has a wife and son; His favorite movie is Gladiator; He loves “doing anything after 5:30.” Bob has beautiful and pearly white teeth.

Hire Date 2/3/2014 – John was born in Chicago, and was lucky enough to get to move to Austin; he’s lived here for over 19 years. His favorite food is anything Italian and he loves to cook. We’re all hoping he will invite us over for lasagna in the near future! John’s previous job was a television news photographer and he loves watching Independent films. He has traveled to Germany and France and in the future, he would like to travel to Italy and the Czech Republic. John prides himself on being a natural “data-gatherer” and is excited to be part of the Austin INFINITI family.

Hire Date 2/19/2007 – Ulises nacio en Mexico, Mexico. He has been in the Austin area for twenty years and has three kids. His interests include volleyball, futbol, and time outside. For vacation, he almost always goes to the beach, and Cancun is one of his favorite destinations.

Hire Date 5/26/2016 – Cassandra has lived in California, Oregon, and Texas with a total of 11 years of living in the Austin area. While her first three years of college were spent playing volleyball, she decided to discontinue so that she may focus on her education. Cassandra’s favorite hobbies are drawing Disney characters and trying to be like Suzette.

Hire Date 6/19/2017 – Gilbert has been in the car business for several years, and enjoys helping people find their dream cars. He’s spent 6 years in the U.S. Navy. He is a proud father to one son and has three dogs, including a 90 lb pyrenees.

Hire Date 5/19/2017 – PJ is a family guy looking to make a bright future for his two sons. He and his wife have been married for 12 years. He’s lived in Austin for about 20 years, and likes that the city is the melting pot of Texas, with people of different creeds, beliefs, and ethnicities. His favorite pastimes are photography, drawing, painting, and playing guitar.

Hire Date 7/8/2011 – Alex Garcia loves soccer! However, he has had to stop playing ever since May 2011. During one of his games he badly injured his tailbone and he wife said that he’s not young anymore and he needs to stop playing. He’s been playing for 30 years! Alex has three children: a son of 16yrs that tried 3 different sports and then found his calling as an XBOX player, a daughter of 13 yrs who is a kickstar, and a 10 year-old daughter who loves to play with their puppy MAX, who is a mix between a German Shephard, Weiner, and Bull Dog.

Hire Date 7/2/2015 – Kumary was born in Miami, Florida, moved to Austin when she was 8, and was raised in Guatemala. She can speak both English and Spanish, which she says is very useful. She enjoys anything outdoors. Her favorite movie is The Dark Knight and her favorite food is pizza. Yellowstone has been her favorite place that she’s visited so far, and she says it had beautiful scenery and she loved the weather.

Hire Date 8/29/2016 – Dustin was born in San Antonio and lived in Pflugerville and Boerne growing up. He moved to Austin in 2016. In his spare time, he likes playing challenging or competitive video games and puzzles, and watching TV series online with his friends. He likes to tell people that his favorite movie is Spiderman 3, mainly because of the reaction it gets from his friend and fellow IT person, Walker. His favorite grocery aisle is… not. It’s Amazon Prime. One day, he would like to visit Germany and the Netherlands to enjoy the scenery.

Hire Date 7/11/2016 – Juanita moved to Austin from Colorado. She lives with her fiancé and two cats who both came from Austin Pets Alive! In fact, one of her favorite things about working for Continental Automotive Group is how involved we are with APA! and with the Austin community. On the weekends, you’ll find her enjoying an early morning cycling on the road.

Hire Date 2/14/1989 – Our one-of-a-kind HR gal was born in Arkansas but got to Texas as quick as she could! Sheri has two wonderful daughters, four adorable granddaughters, 2 grand-dogs, and 1 crazy cat, Fred. If she could live anywhere, it would be along a coastline so that she could relax on the beach with her feet in the sand. Sheri offices out of our flagship store and says her dream car is a convertible. With over 700 employees group-wide now, Sheri’s a busy girl but never too busy to keep our CAG crew cared for; it’s what she does best!

Hire Date 5/10/2017 – Nate is originally from Taylor, TX. He has a chihuahua named Molly. In his spare time, Nate enjoys working on his car.

Hire Date 3/1/2013 – Cindy grew up in Corpus Christi, studied at Del Mar College, joined the US Navy, then ventured into the skies to be a flight attendant. She currently lives in Georgetown, TX with her husband Jeff, their awesome daughter Alexis and three high energy Weimaraners! To unwind, Cindy enjoys running, swimming, hosting any kind of a party, and wishes to play tennis more than time currently permits.

Hire Date 12/1/2016 – Mario moved to Austin in 2002, and got into the automotive business in 2011. Having previously worked in sales, Mario thought the automotive industry would be a great way for him to help people find a car that was suited to them, and that it would also be a way that he could interact with people of all different cultures and backgrounds. Mario is family man, and he, his wife, and their two kids enjoy movie nights, board game nights, and he and the kids follow his wife around while she goes shopping! Mario is also a weekend warrior. He works out often, and plays basketball and softball, and recently stopped playing flag football to avoid injuries. Mario’s personal motto is “Exceed customer expectation!” “A great customer experience is when you give a potential customer truly exceptional service throughout your appointment while being friendly and inviting.”

Hire Date 3/7/2016 – Chris is from a small Texas town you’ve never heard of, near Lubbock. He moved to Austin to be closer to his daughter, who also lives here. He has three kids, two daughters and one son, and four dogs. In his spare time, he likes playing golf and is involved in competitive BBQ.

Hire Date 9/30/2015 – Jeff is a long-time Austinite and has been a licensed insurance agent since 2009. In his spare time, Jeff enjoys biking, music, and reading. He enjoys helping everyone with their insurance needs and is available at 512-380-7474 to assist you with your home, auto, boat, motorcycle, life, or other insurance needs.

Hire Date 7/18/1981 (Will) – William B. is an Austin recreationalist: an avid cyclist, triathlete, competitive skier, and outdoorsman who enjoys all the air, land, and water that Austin has to offer. These activities have made William B. more in tune with local environmental issues, and in his construction and development focus at the Continental Automotive Group, William B. brings with him a strong commitment to preserving Austin’s natural beauty. William B. grew up in west Austin and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin.

Hire Date 2/17/1984 – Genny was born and raised in Austin, and after earning her degree in Finance and Spanish at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, she returned to Austin to work in investment banking. After two years, she decided to join the family business and has split her time between several of our dealerships. Genny enjoys spending time with her teddy bear of a husband, sweet baby James, and their three dogs. You might recognize her, she’s the girl jogging around the neighborhood, pushing a stroller with one hand and holding two dogs with the other. Her favorite thing in life is James, who comes to the dealership with her almost everyday and loves to smile at everyone that stops by their office to say hi.

Hire Date 2/17/1984 (Joy) – Left. When she is not making gray skies blue, Joy enjoys enjoying herself. She is a talented dog-whisperer, an avid cyclist, and a sought-after companion. She is chatty too and enjoys a good crossword puzzle or a late evening walk on the Lions Municipal Golf Course with her two puppies, Ellie and Charlie. As one half of the team that joined the Continental Automotive Group on February 17, 1984, Joy has 25 years of automotive industry know-how. She is currently in Washington DC driving a Subaru Outback.

Hire Date 7/8/2016 – Lily Geneva Hardeman is 18 months old and is named after her great grandmother Geneva Hardeman. She loves to spend time with her family, including her cousins James and Margot, and her dog Nash. She likes to swim, play with her toys, go for walks in the neighborhood, play along when “dada” (Will) plays the guitar or piano, and drink milk. Lily enjoys cruising around the dealership, saying hello to everyone, and getting snacks at the coffee bar.

Hire Date 5/22/2017 – Margot weighed only 5 lbs on her first day of work. Like her older brother James, she enjoys greeting customers at Austin INFINITI’s coffee bar and cruising around the showroom.

Hire Date 9/8/2015 – James’ first day on the job was just one week after being born, making him Continental Automotive Group’s youngest employee ever. He’s been voted “Cutest Employee Ever” and get’s his daily dose of caffeine at INFINITI’s coffee bar. Now that James has been accepted to preschool, his presence has decreased, but he still attends monthly management meetings to stay up-to-date on dealership operations. He’ll be the one sweeping the floors, pulling parts and detailing cars during his teens. So say hi!

Hire Date 8/18/2011 – Nicholas Harris was born and raised in the beautiful city of Austin. His favorite food is Mexican, and if he could meet anyone (dead or alive) that person would be the Texas broadcasting legend Cactus Pryor. The best place Nicholas has traveled to would be the Land of the Rising Sun, more specifically Okinawa. He can be described as outgoing and is happy all of the time. His first job was being a marine in the United States Marine Corps. Nicholas had to spend three months in boot camp to get that job!

Hire Date 1/21/2010 – Mike Harris hails from chilly Colorado Springs. Mike started working for Nissan right out of high school in 1974 and is now an INFINITI Master Tech. Mike made the switch to working on INFINITI’s in 1994. In his spare time he loves to ride his BTX 1800 motorcycle around the beautiful Hill Country. Mike also is a motor airplane enthusiast.

Hire Date 10/23/2000 – If we had a soccer team at Austin INFINITI, Dave would not be the coach because the guys around here ‘would not need any coaching.’ His daughter Kara chose soccer as a sport when she was young, and Dave’s life has never been the same. He now plays twice a week and referees three times a week. Kara is in college and is taking a break from the sport. Dave is a former mechanic turned service writer and says hello to his wife, Michele

Hire Date 7/26/2007 – Maria was born in Mexico City and she has been enjoying life in Austin since the early 2000’s. She’s been working with Austin INFINITI since 2007, and loves her job. Maria enjoys watching action movies and telenovelas in her spare time. Her family includes her two sons she’s very proud of, as well as her puppy Maltese “Taz.” If she could visit anywhere in the world, she would definitely go to Paris, France.

Hire Date 7/27/2015 – The name Kegan is of Celtic origin, meaning small and fiery. Props to Mom on that one; she nailed it. Kegan spent his childhood destroying other children in Taekwondo, rebelling against his parents in an angsty teenage skater phase, and somehow simultaneously as an avid member of the stereotypical ‘nerd’ groups, such as Robotic Design, NHS, and Band Leadership. Originally from small town, Texas, he ventured to Austin in 2014 and does not plan on leaving anytime soon. Over the years, he has taught himself the trumpet and guitar. “There is something to be heard in the spaces between spaces…” he said when asked about his love for music. “It’s the reason that music can seem reminiscent in nature to someone, even of they’ve never heard it before.”

Hire Date 12/4/2017 – Aspen was born and raised in Austin. She has a maltese named Paris and a pit bull named Blue Bell. She enjoys live music, making coffee, and dancing.

Hire Date: 7/23/1998 – Craig has been with the Continental Automotive Group since 1994. He originally started at Austin INFINITI’s Service department and moved over to parts in 1999. When Wholesale Parts Direct opened in 2001, Craig decided to join the team and was there until 2015. He moved back to the Austin INFINITI parts team and is enjoying it. As much as he enjoys cars, his real passion is motorcycles. He gets out to the hill country as often as he can to go for long scenic rides!

Hire Date 2/2/2016 – Ray is happily married for three years and had his first baby December 17, 2015. On his day off, he likes to spend his time with his daughter and cuddle with her. He’s lived in Austin for 4 years now and considers it his hometown. “A great customer experience is when a customer feels assured that their needs and expectations were met in an efficient and respectful manner. It is creating a lasting good impression of the business that sets it apart from the rest.”

Hire Date 6/17/2008 – Species: Car Salesman. Genus: Geekdus Athleta Artis Snoborus (Athletic Geek, Art Snob). Troy was born lucky into a house with electricity and running water in Nebraska, in a town of about 1600 people. On days off work he can be found trail-running at the Green Belt with his dog Kjelsi (pronounced Chel-see, it’s Norwegian) or playing soccer. He would like to be a college professor focusing in Ancient Historical Studies, Linguistics and Symbology. Troy enjoys music like Mastodon, The Melvin’s, David Bowie, and The Clash, books and graphic novels like The Walking Dead, and Planetary as well as ancient history and linguistics, and movies (his favorite is The Usual Suspects). ‘Gimme the keys you…”

Hire Date 11/1/2018 – Tommy was born in Korea and raised in Dallas. He made his way to Austin to attend school at UT, where he made some really great friendships! Altogether, he and his friends have gone on a road trip, and they are all excited to go out on more road trips together. Though, it’ll have to be shorter weekend road trips due to everyone’s class schedules! Tommy enjoys shooting fashion photography every weekend for a social media influencer who specializes in promoting plus size clothing. Each weekend they come up with images for the following week! Tommy has no fear of heights and cannot wait to go skydiving. He’s hoping to get to fulfill his skydive dreams in Colorado, where he can free-fall somewhere truly beautiful. Tommy is also a big fan of live music and attending shows. He listens to a lot of Ariana Grande, and attends a show from each tour she does whenever she plays in Texas!

Hire Date 7/25/2016 – Rebecca was born in Houston, TX and raised in Bloomington, IN. Go Hoosiers! She graduated from the University of Evansville with her Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Management in 2014. She made it back to Texas that year and does not plan on leaving anytime soon. As a result of growing up playing basketball, volleyball, and softball, Rebecca is naturally competitive and driven in the workplace. She adds an additional enthusiasm to the Macho Marketing team and is incredibly passionate and knowledgeable about social media practices. Rebecca is also the provider of endless belly rubs to her brother-and-sister family adopted dogs, Kenny and Chesney.

Hire Date 8/10/2015 – Marek is originally from California and moved to Austin to take advantage of the opportunity the city offers. He likes hockey.

Hire Date 6/21/2012 – Kris, an Austin native, veered away from this beautiful city for a while and spent some time in Houston. In Houston, Kris attended the University and worked at North Houston INFINITI. Before working at the INFINITI dealerships, he worked as a Tech Apprentice at a local mom & pop shop. Kris’s dream car is the 1967 RS/SS Camaro and his favorite aisle in the grocery store is the Beer aisle. On a more important note, Kris owns a Great Dane named Joker.

Hire Date 8/7/2006 – Nick followed his wife to Austin from Yorba Linda, Orange County, Los Angeles, California, in support of her insurance career. He has four children. His hobbies include RC car racing, fishing, and sleeping on Sundays. In another life he is a popular game show host. Nick recently got some nice props online from some happy customers.

Hire Date 11/28/2016 – Garrett is married with two awesome kids. One of their favorite things to do as a family is to travel. They generally choose to visit places that have beaches. Garrett also happily attends many dance recitals, and even coaches baseball!

Hire Date 12/27/2018 – Lily was born and raised in Long Island, NY where she grew up in a military family, and just in 2017, married into her own military family! Her and her husband enjoy playing pool together at pool halls. Lily has a collection of “oddities” and to find out what that is, you’ll have to ask her. The top three things on her bucket list are to see the Northern Lights, live in a shack in Costa Rica, and eventually own a Ranch in the South.

Hire Date 9/9/2013 – Kat is from a small Texas town called Llano. She also comes from a big family; she has seven siblings! She spends her time playing football and also with her yellow lab named Hendrix.

Hire Date 11/16/2015 – Juan was born and raised in Austin. His favorite part about Austin is that it’s a melting pot of people and cultures. He is a big movie buff, and his favorite genre is horror. His favorite movie is Amadeus. In his spare time, he also likes to dance, and on the weekends, he goes country dancing. His best friend is Latoya, who is also an employee here.

Hire Date 2/27/2012 – Meet Mike. He is an easy going guy that likes soo many movies that he can’t choose his favorite. He was born in Lubbock, Texas but grew up in Abilene, TX where he says is extremely boring. He finally made the right choice at the beginning of 2010 when he moved to Austin! His favorite food is Mexican, and really loves the ice cream section of the grocery store. The happiest moments of his life are when his children graduate from college! Speaking of children, he and his wife have five!

Hire Date 8/20/2018 – Angie is originally from Colombia. She is currently going to school part time to become a Dental Hygienist. The rest of her time, she enjoys spending with her kid. She has two cats named Nick and Sasha.

Hire Date 3/3/2014 – Matthew McBride was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and came to the wonderful land of Austin in 2009. He is a big fan of hiking and long boarding; both of which are great Austin activities. His favorite movie is Gone in 60 Seconds and his favorite food is pasta. By the way, he hates the grocery store, so don’t ever invite him to go to HEB. He is very thankful for landing his dream job here at Austin INFINITI so that his fiance can be an at-home mom.

Hire Date 9/26/2005 – Luis is described by his peers as the hardest working guy at the dealership. It actually took almost two full work days for Luis to have time to answer questions for his bio! Luis is another Austin INFINITI employee who came to Austin from Honduras. He and his wife, Ihza, have a teenage son, Carlos. Luis spends his free time downtown and loves Salsa and Merengue dancing. He also enjoys watching MLS games when he has the time.

Hire Date 6/14/2001 – Ruben Sr. was born and raised in Olonchito, Honduras and moved to Austin in 1987. In his spare time he likes to go running with his pitbull, Dallas, and spend time with his two boys and two girls. Ruben Sr. also loves latin music such as salsa, merengue, and bachata. You may even find him salsa dancing at Gloria’s Restaurant in the Domain on Saturday nights.

Hire Date 7/18/2003 – Tony was born in Lubbock but grew up in Austin, where he played on the two-time state runner-up Anderson High Trojan Basketball team, coached by the legendary Tyron Johnson. He has been re-hired more times than any other other employee at Austin INFINITI and has experience in every department. His hobby is water sports, and your boy ‘goes big’ on the wakeboard

Hire Date 10/15/2016 – Alyssa was raised in Austin, and is happy to call it her home. She currently splits her time between working and attending Concordia University with a major in Business. In her spare time, she enjoys shopping, spending time with her Pomeranian named Dory, and going downtown.

Hire Date 2/28/1983 – Leo was born in Burnet, TX, but has lived in Austin almost his entire life. He enjoys riding his mountain bike on the Green Belt and various state parks, and also driving his 1965 Mustang on sunny days. He has a Great Pyrenees dog named Dulce, who is 80 lbs of white fur and love. He started out at one of our other stores as a parts salesman in 1983. Then, he worked at our Wholesale Parts Direct for many years before he moved here to Austin INFINITI.

Hire Date 10/13/2016 – Joe is originally from Dayton, Ohio and was drawn to Austin by his friends and the music scene. His favorite part of living here is going to Blues on the Green and Lake Travis. Camping, going out on his boat, and eating out at restaurants are his favorite pastimes. His other hobby is his fish; he has both freshwater and saltwater aquariums. His most memorable trip was to Puerto Rico, where he enjoyed the jungle and sightseeing.

Hire Date 7/4/2016 – Jackie was born and raised in Wheaton, Illinois. She has a chihuahua mix and golden retriever puppy that take up most of her time on the weekends. In her free time, Jackie enjoys sudoku, hiking, watching movies, and anything to do with dogs!

Hire Date 12/22/2014 – Bio Coming Soon!

Hire Date 7/13/2016 – Mitchell is originally from New Braunfels. He likes animals, and has one cat named Tucker. He is a fan of snowboarding and has been in the automotive industry since 2012.

Hire Date 2/13/2018 – Ariel is originally from Harlingen, Texas and has a dog named Mr. Fox. She enjoys shopping, going to the beach, and playing video games. She’s currently playing Elder Scrolls Online and League of Legends. Ariel is also a self-proclaimed make-up junkie. Her dad, Aaron Garcia, also works at First Texas Honda as a Product Specialist!

Hire Date 1/21/1991 – Mark grew up in a motorcycle dealership and raced motorcycles from 1969 to 2004. Just before retiring from the sport, Mark won the 2002 WERA road championships in the clubman division and finished third in the in the 2003 CMRA lightweight superbike expert race. He jocks a Ducati. Mark and wife, Mary, spend time in Yellowstone, Sonoma, and the Grand Canyon.

Hire Date 6/6/2017 – Karl grew up just outside of Cape Cod, MA. He played hockey growing up, which eventually allowed him to play on travel teams in Upstate New York and Minnesota. After this, he attended the University of Massachusetts Boston where he studied English and Media Communications. While attending school he became interested in video production, and began directing his university’s athletics broadcast. As his passion for video production grew, so did his love for travel. He graduated in spring of 2016 and backpacked around Europe before returning with a plan to move to Austin to become a videographer. He and his girlfriend Catherine traveled south, where they eventually adopted their pitbull named Lola. His love for hockey still sticks with him as he coaches children in Austin on his days off.

Hire Date 10/12/2015 – Clayton got his first job when he was 16, working in his grandfather’s sawmill. Not exactly the most common start for someone who wood later move into IT, but we at CAG are thrilled to our roots that he decided to branch out and leaf that life behind him. After logging countless hours on his personal machine, Clayton moved into the IT field. He started with just a few relatives, but quickly became the go-to computer guy for his entire family tree. Even his old-fashioned grandfather saw the need for someone with his command of the information logging road we call “The Internet,” and gave him the okay to follow his passion! Clayton is a model IT technician. When we put him on a project, he never stops forest until he’s finished and is rarely completely stumped.

Hire Date 7/23/2013 – Shelby likes cars, cameras, and chameleons.

Hire Date 4/8/2016 – Sunny was born and raised in New Orleans and moved to Austin after Hurricane Katrina. He says his favorite part about Austin is the lakes. In his spare time, he likes spending time with his son Everest. He also enjoys basketball, and the Spurs are his favorite team. The New Orleans Saints, of course, are his favorite football team.

Hire Date 8/13/2015 – Jeff was born and raised in Southern California. In 2015, he decided it was time for a change of scenery and a career doing what he loves in marketing and design. In his free time, he loves going to the movies, going to comedy clubs, and discovering new music around Austin. He is proud to part of the CAG family.

Hire Date 7/13/2015 – Deanna was born and raised in Louisiana, and moved to Austin in 2015. Her favorite way to spend her free time is with her family. She and her spouse have four kids, who she says she’s very proud of. She has a 7-year old Chihuahua mix named Blue. Her favorite movie is Shawshank Redemption. Her favorite place that she’s visited is Portland, OR, and one day, she’d like to add Hawaii to that list.

Hire Date 12/29/2016 – Monte was raised in Stinnett, TX, as were his parents and grandparents. They thought it was his dad’s work that took them on a short detour to Bartlesville, OK, but ultimately it was so he could meet and marry his beautiful wife, Stephanie. One of his earliest memories is going very fast, and the thrill that feeling gave him. Monte decided to involve his love of four-wheelers, motorcycles, and cars in a career, that way his livelihood would always involve something he enjoyed. In 2000, he became an Automotive Service Advisor, and has continued that passion ever since. Monte truly enjoys listening to and working with clients, and aims to make every contact a total success.

Hire Date 3/22/2017 – Aaron is hard-working, fun, interactive, and loves meeting new people. On the weekends, he enjoys hanging out with his friends.

Hire Date 1/22/1990 – Alex is a proud father of six children and happily married to his wife! But his family count doesn’t stop at eight, you can also add two dogs to the mix! He is very proud of the fact he has been with the company for over 25 years!

Hire Date coming soon! – Bio Coming Soon!

Hire Date 06/01/2010 – Jackie was born in California where she soon ended her west coast fun to be in Austin, TX. She has a dog named Bandit that she likes to take on walks. She enjoys the produce section at the grocery store and going to local pubs and farmers markets! If she won the lottery she would give Sheri money and pay off all of her expenses. Her dream car is an old school Shelby Mustang. She hates doing laundry but enjoys beef fajitas and her step dad’s home cooking. She aspires to one day visit the NASCAR Hall of Fame in North Carolina. With Jackie’s good looks, she often gets mistaken for Popeye’s girlfriend, Olive Oyl. She found her place at Mercedes-Benz of Austin by the fabulous Craigslist and has gone uphill from there! She enjoys football, hanging with friends and is a HUGE NASCAR FAN!Quote by Jackie: “Joy is contagious. Hang around joyful people and there’s every chance you’ll catch it.”

Hire Date 7/21/2014 – Brad Rowland first came to Austin 3 years ago from Atlanta, Georgia where he grew up and attended college. While in school, Brad studied with some of the best musicians in the world including musicians from the Atlanta Symphony, Chicago Symphony, and New York Philharmonic. Prior to working for Austin INFINITI, Brad ran a private brass teaching studio of over 70 students with the internationally-acclaimed Leander Independent School District Band Programs. After accomplishing quite a bit there, he decided to apply his people skills to sales and is happy to be here. In his spare time, Brad can be found enjoying this great city of Austin running, kayaking, and other outdoor activities with friends. Being from Atlanta, his favorite sports teams are the Atlanta Hawks, Braves, and Falcons. Brad looks forward to this new chapter in his life at Austin INFINITI.

Hire Date 1/31/2005 – Alfredo nacio en El Slavador y tiene mas de 21 anos en Austin. Le gusta hacer ‘what he is doing.’ He has two daughters.

Hire Date 1/30/2013 – Wesley was born and raised, right here, in good ol’ Austin Texas. Although his favorite aisle in the grocery store is the snack aisle, Wesley finds it hard to resist the great selection of Vietnamese restaurants in town. He is a pretty calm and chill person, but catch him at the right time and he can make you laugh! Wesley has 2 dogs, a young Rottweiler and a Husky mix. He likes to take them on long walks on the beach. He owns a Porsche 911 GT3 and often travels to Guatemala. Wesley also wears a beanie every day to keep his hair in check.

Hire Date 8/24/2006 – Corpus Christi born, Josh came to Austin to increase his exposure to music. Initially into country and western megastars Clay Aiken and Joaquin Phoenix, he discovered the sublime sounds of Grindcore Metal on Red River. This music resonated with him and he soon had a life-sized tattoo of Grandma on his thrashing forearm. Other concert-goers in the crowd appreciate such a loving fist-pump. He has some other sweet tattoos and two cats. Family is a big source of inspiration in his life.

Hire Date 4/5/2017 – Jeff has been in the car business since 2003. He has three wonderful kids, Jack, Gillian, and Reid, who he likes hanging out with. Hunting, fishing, and golfing are his other favorite pastimes. He enjoys all things sports and is a Cowboy season ticket holder.

Hire Date 8/17/2016 – Rhonda previously spent 27 years at Southwest Airlines, where she was the #1 customer service agent in the company, and 13 years in real estate, before she decided to try working in the car business at Austin INFINITI. She has a 16 year old cat named Velvet, and her hobbies are golfing and gardening. She took up golfing 5 years ago to spend more time with her son, who works at a golf course, and she loves it.

Hire Date 6/20/2014 – Benjamin is a native Austinite and very proud of it. He is a really easy going and relaxed person and when enjoying his leisure time loves to spend it with his wife, especially going to a really good movie. His favorite car is the Nissan Skyline GTR which influenced him to study mechanics so he would be qualified to work on them. He heard of the impeccable reputation of the Austin INFINITI service group and had a true desire to maintain Luxury cars and it has been an excellent relationship. Benjamin is very proud of his work ethic and excited to advance in his career at Austin INFINITI.

Hire Date 1/16/2006 – A country girl from Mt. Pleasant, Ashley moved to Austin to play softball for St. Edward’s University. After graduation, she continued playing softball in slow pitch leagues. Ashley has been with Continental Automotive Group since 2006, and has enjoyed being part of a company that cares. In her free time, she loves getting out to go fishing and hunting, and someday, she would love to travel to beautiful, Alaska!

Hire Date 10/20/2008 – Mike has a Harley Davidson motorcycle and doesn’t really like to take photos. He is very friendly and fun to talk to.

Hire Date 5/22/2013 – Briana is a hard-working Austinite who enjoys how the city is growing every day. She enjoys playing guitar and hanging out with friends. As a hobby, she is a beer connoisseur; she loves visiting breweries to try new beer. Her favorite trip was to the Dominican Republic, where she says the food was really good.

Hire Date 5/15/2004 – “I really hope that isn’t Karma related…”

Hire Date 10/5/2015 – Ryan was born in San Marcos and raised in Austin. He went to technical school in Houston for Automotive Technology, and when he was done, found his way back to Austin! In his spare time, he likes to listen to music and watch TV and movies.

Hire Date 1/2/2018 – Jon moved to the Austin area from Cameron, TX. He also spent some time in San Diego before relocating back to Texas. In his spare time, he enjoys BBQ, building DIY projects, and Texas A&M football.

Hire Date 2/8/17 – Jeff has been with Continental Automotive Group since 2008 working for other dealerships within our auto group. He enjoys building classic cars in his spare time. He and his wife have 4 grandkids and 2 dogs. Currently, he is looking forward to moving in to his new home in Spicewood, which he plans to live out his retirement in.

Hire Date 8/19/2013 – Mathew is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet. He is fun, spontaneous, corny and sometimes a little goofy; but, he is the kinda guy you would want for a sincere friend. One reason he has developed so well is he is a small town boy born and raised in Tayler, Texas. He states that there was never much to do there so you had to make friends. After high school he jumped from school to school trying to find something that sparked his interest and finally got into Universal Technical Institute and never looked back. He loves to dig into cars taking them apart then putting them back together in a repaired state. The process is never dull and gives him a great deal of satisfaction. Some of his favorite things are watching sports especially the Denver Broncos, would love to meet Payton Manning, favorite star is Jet Li and he has a great dog named Julie.

Hire Date 7/5/2017 – Jeff has lived in Austin for his entire life, aside from that one time when he was born in Arizona. He likes board games, card games, and video games. He’s a soccer fan and a Liverpool F.C. supporter. So far, he’s been to Vietnam, Thailand, and Cambodia, and one day, he’d like to visit Europe.

Hire Date 2/5/2007 – Your man, Tranny, was born in Vietnam and graduated from Connelly High School in Austin. He went to the University of Texas on a scholarship to study engineering and computer science, but dropped out when the material was not meeting his standards of intellectual stimulation. He still studies automotive design and thinks in his sleep about future cars. His favorite website is craigslist.org. Formerly considered an outside shot at this year’s INFINITI Push Off, Tran is coming on strong as a legitimate contender. Odds-makers point to his compact wingspan, high cadence, and mental strength as indicators of good form and safe betting.

Hire Date 5/16/2000 – Noelia is a Virgo, so she doesn’t lie and she doesn’t embellish. A consummate accountant, she is from Robstown, Texas, graduated from Texas State, and has lived in Austin for nine years. She works out regularly and describes her style as straightforward. She takes the TV show Ghost Whisperer quite seriously and is overcoming an unfounded fear of non-physical spirits.

Hire Date 7/30/2015 – Sang likes working on cars and hanging out at home.

Hire Date 11/6/2018 – Originally from Waco, TX, Bryan grew up in Lorena, TX with 4 brothers, a sister and their German Shepard “Lady” in a big old Victorian house on land that had Charolais cattle and a stock tank where he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and riding his dirt bike. He’s always had a passion for fast cars, trucks, and bikes. He always enjoyed watching motocross and later, he purchased his first street bike, which led him to MotoGP. Bryan has been in the Austin area for about 2 years now and the first thing he did was go to Circuit of the Americas for the MotoGP races. He started off doing automotive photography, but quickly went from shooting cars to selling them. He had a great uncle Jack growing up that owned “the Castle Car Lot” on Franklin Ave and lived in the historical landmark “Castle” on Austin Ave and he was always fascinated by it all. He says the people in Austin are exceptionally friendly and the food is just as amazing. He enjoys working out in his spare time, and going to the races, the lake, and the many parks. Austin INFINITI has been like a dream for him; his mother always told him to “find something to do that you love and that you will never work a day in your life”. He does his best to treat others how he would like to be treated and feels that Austin INFINITI truly lives by that.

Hire Date 4/2/2015 – Emily was born and raised in Austin only briefly living in Waco while attending Baylor University. She loves animals of all species owning multiple cats, a Lab named Tippy, a Uromastyx named Remus and a 75 gallon fish tank. In her free time, Emily loves to curl up with a good book, play video games and spending time with her family.

Hire Date 9/6/2005 – Asked if he could overcome his uncle Carlos in a pushup contest, Orlando replied ‘I already did.’ He was born in Leon, Nicaragua, and graduated from Aikens High School in 2005. His car is an M45. Orlando keeps a bench press in his office and can be seen lifting upwards of 350 pounds.

Hire Date 5/30/2013 – Latoya was born in Sterling, VA about 20 minutes outside of Washington D.C. She loves animals and has two terrier puppies. She is a die hard soccer fan and used to play for Delaware State University. She moved to Austin in May 2013 and loves the Texas heat!

Hire Date 5/23/2016 – Fabiola is from Austin. She has a dog named Binksley, and when she’s not working, she enjoys taking him to the dog park and on long walks.

Hire Date 9/8/2014 – Meet Mel. She was born and raised right here in the great city of Austin, Texas. She has a goofy personality and is always cracking jokes to her co-workers. Dallas Cowboys fan who owns a vintage Emmitt Smith jersey. And her hubby always tells her “she isn’t just a regular mom.. she’s a cool mom!”

Hire Date 6/7/2018 – Noemy is from Houston and moved to Austin in August of 2016 to study Economics at UT. She likes having so many food choices here, and is constantly taste testing to see which city’s food scene she prefers. Noemy spends most of her free time studying, and her favorite place to do so is at Mozart’s. Someday, Noemy would like to travel the world, starting with South America, and also has a bit of an adrenaline seeking-side. She can’t wait to go zip-lining and skydiving!

Hire Date 8/18/1997 – Virak comes to Austin from Cambodia by way of Connecticut. An Austintacious dude since 1996, he lives happily with a wife and two children. He loves fixing cars and playing in suped-up cars.

Hire Date 5/30/2016 – Dana was born in Portland, Maine. He came to Austin to earn a Business degree at University of Texas and never left! He loves the people, the weather, and the business climate. In his spare time, he likes to keep up with news and current events. He also enjoys going on cross-country road trips. He, his family, and his cat Max currently live in Cedar Park. He has been in the automotive business since 2008, and has owned several INFINITI vehicles, so he’s familiar with them and will ensure that you get the vehicle that fits your needs. His whole career has been all about taking care of customers, and he is excited to be working with Austin INFINITI.